Morning Wire A 'More Reasonable Regime' & NASA's Next Moonshot | 3.31.26
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Mar 31, 2026 
Cassie Akiva, Daily Wire reporter who covered Artemis II and interviewed a former astronaut. Tim Peirce, Daily Wire contributor who reported on Cuba’s energy crisis and a Russian tanker. Cabot Phillips, Daily Wire/Wired In Live host who reported on Operation Epic Fury. They discuss U.S. options on Iran, Russia’s motives in aiding Cuba, and NASA’s upcoming Artemis II moon flyaround and future lunar plans.
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Trump Signals Negotiation Backed By Military Threats
- President Trump says private talks with a "more reasonable" Iranian regime are progressing while simultaneously threatening massive strikes if the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened.
- The White House claims private receptiveness despite Iranian public denials, and Trump warned of obliterating power plants, oil wells, and desalination sites if no deal emerges.
US Goals Focus On Military Capacity Not Overt Regime Change
- Marco Rubio outlined four explicit military objectives: destroy Iran's air force, navy, missile launch capability, and missile factories rather than pursue explicit regime change.
- Trump framed regime impact as decimation of top officials, calling surviving leadership "very reasonable," signaling limited-goal warfare.
Expert Warns Uprising Would Be Suicide During Bombing
- Benin Bentalablu said asking unarmed Iranians to rise during active bombing would be "a suicide mission," explaining why an uprising hasn't materialized.
- He emphasized that political messaging during operations will determine if and when civilians act after major strikes.